Leander O Eagleton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Eagleton14,759
Opponents21,228
1
Elections run

Leander O Eagleton, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 16 to Clifford Ireland, receiving 14,759 votes (41.01%).

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How many votes has Leander O Eagleton received?

Leander O Eagleton has received 14,759 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Leander O Eagleton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918U.S. HouseIllinoisLost14,75941.01%Clifford Ireland
J J Vanhuss
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